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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 767.04 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 767.04 and 203.32 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 767.04 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/767.04 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 767.04 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 155,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954.57/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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